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    Virginia drops multiple places in CNBC’s Top States for Business

    A view of downtown Richmond, seen from the Virginia State Capitol, photographed on Jan. 3, 2020. (Steve Earley / The Virginian-Pilot)
    Virginia scored 1,578 out of a possible 2,500 points, ranking No. 1 for education and second for infrastructure.
    A view of downtown Richmond, seen from the Virginia State Capitol, photographed on Jan. 3, 2020. (Steve Earley / The Virginian-Pilot)
    Muralist and local tattoo artist Jessye Abell works on her latest piece on the side of Antique Artisans Market in Newport News on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

    Antique Artisans Market, now in historic Newport News building, gets a tat

    Fred Pasquine was named the new president and CEO of Portsmouth-based Fairlead. (Courtesy of Fairlead)

    Portsmouth-based Fairlead, partner in maritime and offshore wind hub, names new CEO

    Geeky Gaming opened at 4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, North Carolina, in June. Customers can play a free game of air hockey or an arcade game when they visit the store. (Courtesy of Geeky Gaming)

    Geeky Gaming brings Pokémon, exclusive board games to the Outer Banks

    By Lee Belote
    July 9, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.
    The store also accepts donated Pokémon cards and uses them to build battle decks for...
    The formerly named Wells Fargo building at the corner of Monticello Avenue and East Charlotte Street in Norfolk on July 7. (Billy Schuerman / Staff)

    Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Norfolk awaits new name

    By Sandra J. Pennecke
    July 11, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.
    The Wells Fargo Center office tower, a high-rise building on Monticello Avenue in downtown Norfolk,...
    On June 13, 2025, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of a multifamily property at 570 W. Ocean View Ave. in Norfolk to OV Investment Group LLC for $1.46 million as an investment. (Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer)

    Public records: Investment group buys Ocean View apartments in Norfolk

    By Sam Saunders
    July 8, 2025 at 9:02 a.m.
    View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.
    Virginia Beach-based Stihl Inc. launched a "Stihl Inked" contest after seeing fan photos of tattoos showing their loyalty to the power tool brand. (Courtesy of Stihl Inc.)

    Fans of this Virginia Beach chainsaw maker can win a Stihl tattoo, plus cash

    By Lee Belote
    July 9, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.
    Submissions are open through Aug. 2. A panel will select three finalists, and the public...
    Family Dollar on Great Bridge Boulevard in Chesapeake in 2014. (Stephen M. Katz/Staff)

    Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree completes sale of Family Dollar stores

    By Sandra J. Pennecke
    July 7, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.
    The retail company sold the business segment to Brigade and Macellum, two capital management companies...
    Forbes Candies started in a basement in Virginia Beach. Now it celebrates 95 years of business. (Lee Belote / for Inside Business)

    Forbes Candies, 95 years of sweet tradition, evolves with changing tastes

    By Lee Belote
    July 9, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.
    In the last five years, social media has influenced tastes and introduced people to trending...
    Rock Creek Property Group LLC, in partnership with Two Rivers Realty Partners, purchased Avalon Townhomes at Newton Road in Hampton for $26.5 million. The acquisition was announced on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Courtesy of Rock Creek Property Group)

    Public records: Avalon Townhomes in Hampton purchased for $26.5 million

    By Sam Saunders
    July 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
    View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.
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